cjlandry Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I often read (and subsequently hear) about how some new artist, band, or genre is "on the cutting edge", but I'm seldom impressed. I think that a few artists have made break-throughs over the years, but I don't think they've stumbled far from the origins of rock-n-roll, blues, or jazz. There is still some fantastic new music appearing on the scene, but nothing, lately, has made me think "this is AMAZING!". The most recent artist I've really liked was Tom Morello, and I really didn't like Rage Against the Machine. I just really like what he does, as an individual artist. He impresses me. Most aren't even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I often read (and subsequently hear) about how some new artist, band, or genre is "on the cutting edge", but I'm seldom impressed. I think that a few artists have made break-throughs over the years, but I don't think they've stumbled far from the origins of rock-n-roll, blues, or jazz. There is still some fantastic new music appearing on the scene, but nothing, lately, has made me think "this is AMAZING!". The most recent artist I've really liked was Tom Morello, and I really didn't like Rage Against the Machine. I just really like what he does, as an individual artist. He impresses me. Most aren't even close. What do you think of Jack White? I saw "It may get loud in here" and was agast that he was there with Jimmy Page and The Edge but after thinking about it for awhile, I realized I was just jealous. The guy is obviously innovative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 What do you think of Jack White? I saw "It may get loud in here" and was agast that he was there with Jimmy Page and The Edge but after thinking about it for awhile, I realized I was just jealous. The guy is obviously innovative. Jack White is not very innovative, because he is definitely not the first person to ever do a bad imitation of Son House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid G Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I like some Rage, other stuff is to rap like.I like blues but hey what is going to be new there except a lot of young white kids. They have the notes but sometimes the soul is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Jack White is not very innovative, because he is definitely not the first person to ever do a bad imitation of Son House. That earned you a plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That earned you a plus! Thanks for not minusing me! (Not too late I realize). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thanks for not minusing me! (Not too late I realize). Why would I minus you for your taste in music? Now if you're into the Partridge Family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Jack White is not very innovative, because he is definitely not the first person to ever do a bad imitation of Son House. When did Son House ever use a Whammy pedal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 When did Son House ever use a Whammy pedal? Hey man, Jack was the one who claimed Son House as his "big" influence. I don't know what Son House would think of Jack White's music if he were around to hear it...but in response to your question, no, Son House did not use Whammy pedals. But you knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Why would I minus you for your taste in music? Now if you're into the Partridge Family... Actually I don't care for Jack White, I was just saying that he must be innovative because he was picked to play with Jimmy Page so I figured he must be turning heads. Partridge family not their music but I did have a crush on Susan Day back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Society jumps on new performers, and the next thing you hear about them, they are the greatest. The majority of these wonders to the world never have shown or proven that they are even close to masters of the past. Or not so past masters even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Jack White is not very innovative, because he is definitely not the first person to ever do a bad imitation of Son House. Yeah... not really. First of all, listen to his playing. If you say the music that he plays is just a bad imitation of Son House, you are ridiculous. Second of all, besides for the music that he personally plays, he has come out with a great deal of inventions including the "triple decker" record. look it up and tell me he isn't innovative. Geez... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldkeen4 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Jack White has talent, although there is very little I would purchase or play by him. I love "steady as you go" and "Dead leaves and the dirty ground". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh7UFi2b9xU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 No one really re-invents music, they may have a new way of expressing musically, but music was invented a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Yeah ill make a new metal genre, hows shitycore and blackercore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 No one really re-invents music, they may have a new way of expressing musically, but music was invented a long time ago. I'd also say that this fixation with "New" and "Cutting Edge" is causing us to ignore Good Music simply because the Artist has been established for 5 years or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid G Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That White Stripes Video was OK but without the video the music is nothing. If it was on the radio I would have been hittin scan pretty quick to get away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlandry Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Actually I don't care for Jack White, I was just saying that he must be innovative because he was picked to play with Jimmy Page so I figured he must be turning heads. Partridge family not their music but I did have a crush on Susan Day back then. Yes. Susan Day. Mmmmmmmm.... Honestly, I don't get to hear all the new stuff. I listen to SiriusXM when I'm in the US, and whichever radio station sounds good at the moment while driving in Italy. I'm not familiar with Jack White. I think grampa and FirstMeasure got it right. Any links for Jack White? I'd like to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yeah... not really. First of all, listen to his playing. If you say the music that he plays is just a bad imitation of Son House, you are ridiculous. Second of all, besides for the music that he personally plays, he has come out with a great deal of inventions including the "triple decker" record. look it up and tell me he isn't innovative. Geez... Actually... I only said it because I knew you'd get all surly and blustery. You did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Any links for Jack White? I'd like to hear. http://www.whitestripes.com/home/home.html And check out "White Stripes" and "Raconteurs" on youtube. Lot's of stuff. Very good! As far as music "on the cutting edge": IMO that's just marketing BS, a meaningless advertising slogan comparable to "New and Improved". Think about it: How many times is new and improved toothpaste, dog food, toilet paper, etc. really "new" or "improved"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yes. Susan Day. Mmmmmmmm.... Honestly, I don't get to hear all the new stuff. I listen to SiriusXM when I'm in the US, and whichever radio station sounds good at the moment while driving in Italy. I'm not familiar with Jack White. I think grampa and FirstMeasure got it right. Any links for Jack White? I'd like to hear. Check out the movie with Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White called "It might get loud in here". It's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 It's an ongoing challenge for writers and musicians to create something original....IMO most music is a rehash of something that already exists, whether blues, r&r, pop or classical. Every now and again something fresh emerges and everybody shouts hurrah ! Since the 1990's we have had to learn to cope with computer music...sampling/rap/rave/hip hop etc. The 'remix' culture seems well established, just an excuse for lack of creativity....and sadly, big money pop music now relies on video support to distract the listener from the mediocre musical content. Have I missed anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 So much of what passes for popular music today is the same basic beat/ backing track without any form of memorable melody. Just vocal warm up gymnastics layered over top of boring repetitive chord progressions. Like its counterpart prime time television, neither effect me anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 So much of what passes for popular music today is the same basic beat/ backing track without any form of memorable melody. Just vocal warm up gymnastics layered over top of boring repetitive chord progressions. Like its counterpart prime time television, neither effect me anymore. Yep. And then you have artist like Black Eyed Pea's who don't even try to write lyrics with any kind of stanza. They just repeat a word as many times as they need to make it fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjlandry Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 http://www.whitestripes.com/home/home.html And check out "White Stripes" and "Raconteurs" on youtube. Lot's of stuff. Very good! As far as music "on the cutting edge": IMO that's just marketing BS, a meaningless advertising slogan comparable to "New and Improved". Think about it: How many times is new and improved toothpaste, dog food, toilet paper, etc. really "new" or "improved"? Oh, I don't know. Have you tried the latest in dog foods? They're quite good. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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